All that I give is given to myself.
Let us consider what you do believe, in place of this idea. ²It seems to you that other people are apart from you, and able to behave in ways which have no bearing on your thoughts, nor yours on theirs. ³Therefore, your attitudes have no effect on them, and their appeals for help are not in any way related to your own. ⁴You further think that they can sin without affecting your perception of yourself, while you can judge their sin, and yet remain apart from condemnation and at peace.
You do not understand forgiveness. …⁶[Your ‘forgiveness’] is not what God intended it to be for you.
Today we try to understand the truth that giver and receiver are the same.
In silence, close your eyes upon the world that does not understand forgiveness, and seek sanctuary in the quiet place where thoughts are changed and false beliefs laid by. ²Repeat today’s idea, and ask for help in understanding what it really means. ³Be willing to be taught. ⁴Be glad to hear the Voice of truth and healing speak to you, and you will understand the words He speaks, and recognize He speaks your words to you.
³All that I give is given to myself. ⁴The Help I need to learn that this is true is with me now. ⁵And I will trust in Him. (A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 126, W-126.2;6:1,6;8:1;10;11:3-5. See also ACIM Lesson 126 Insights.)
In the world, it is impossible to give anything away and also receive it. This is because the world is based on belief in separation. Nothing is truly shared. True forgiveness is the one illusion that heals belief in separation. We receive the forgiveness we give in the world as we receive the Love we extend in the Heaven of God’s Love.
Having divorced God by choosing the ego as our identity, we need Help to forgive our misperceptions of separation. We need to be willing to be taught true forgiveness by frequently stepping back from our involvement in the world, quieting our mind, and asking the Holy Spirit’s Help to teach us how to see with Christ’s vision and give the gift of joining in Love.
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